Hotcake: meaning, definitions and examples
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hotcake
[ ˈhɒtˌkeɪk ]
breakfast food
A hotcake is a pancake made from a batter of flour, milk, eggs, and butter, cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. It is typically served with syrup, butter, or fruit toppings.
Synonyms
flapjack, griddlecake, pancake
Examples of usage
- Would you like some hotcakes for breakfast?
- She ordered a stack of hotcakes with blueberry syrup.
Translations
Translations of the word "hotcake" in other languages:
🇵🇹 panqueca quente
🇮🇳 गरम पैनकेक
🇩🇪 Pfannkuchen
🇮🇩 panekuk panas
🇺🇦 гарячий млинець
🇵🇱 gorący naleśnik
🇯🇵 ホットケーキ (hottokēki)
🇫🇷 crêpe chaude
🇪🇸 panqueque caliente
🇹🇷 sıcak krep
🇰🇷 뜨거운 팬케이크 (tteugeoun paenkeikeu)
🇸🇦 كعكة ساخنة
🇨🇿 horká palačinka
🇸🇰 horúca palacinka
🇨🇳 热煎饼 (rè jiānbǐng)
🇸🇮 vroča palačinka
🇮🇸 heit pönnukaka
🇰🇿 ыстық құймақ
🇬🇪 ცხელი ბლინი
🇦🇿 isti pancake
🇲🇽 panque caliente
Word origin
The term 'hotcake' originated in the 17th century and was used to describe flat cakes cooked on a griddle. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the pancake we know today. Hotcakes have been a popular breakfast choice in many cultures, with variations in ingredients and toppings.
See also: hotcakes.